Walmart Inc., along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing $750,000 to support tornado relief efforts in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri communities after recent severe storms left thousands of residents with damage to their homes and many others without electricity.
Following the storms – particularly in St. Louis and London and Somerset, Kentucky – Walmart and Sam’s Club have been working with nonprofits to provide essential resources, including:
- In St. Louis: Walmart supported Annie Malone Children & Family Services to deliver two truckloads of supplies.
- In London, Kentucky: At the Walmart Supercenter (Store No. 1113), the retailer is offering free hot meals through the support of Operation Barbecue Relief. In addition, Tide Loads of Hope laundry service and showers provided by Matthew 25: Ministries, Procter & Gamble and Walmart will be deployed.
- Across the impacted areas: With the loss of homes and power, Walmart and Sam’s Club have worked with ITDRC to provide wi-fi services and charging stations.
“We’re thinking of our friends and neighbors in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri who were impacted by the devastating storms and tornadoes Friday night. The loss of life and the damage to these communities is heartbreaking,” said John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S.
“Our teams are working closely with local leaders and first responders, and we’re actively coordinating efforts across Walmart to provide support where it’s needed most.”
Earlier this year, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation provided assistance to several communities in Kentucky and Missouri following severe storms and flooding.
“Our thoughts are with our associates, our members, and the families who have been impacted by the tornadoes in the communities Sam’s Club calls home,” said Chris Nicholas, president and CEO, Sam’s Club.
“We are moving quickly to provide the support these communities need as they recover from the severe weather.”
For more information, visit Walmart Disaster Response.
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